Restaurant owner and Sunday Brunch host Simon, the most recent addition to the group, joked at the time of his announcement that he’d ‘never danced in his life’ – so it sounds like Aston will definitely stand a fighting chance in the battle for that all-important glitterball trophy!

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2017 will see one of the biggest changes in the show’s 15-series history, as head judge Len Goodman will be replaced by British ballroom champion Shirley Ballas after stepping down from the panel last year.

When her role was revealed back in May, Shirley exclaimed: ‘I can’t wait to get in to the ballroom and be part of the incredible and respected judging panel.’

‘Strictly is so loved by the British public, I have always been a massive fan. I just can’t wait.’